Achieving High Density Designs Without Compromising Manufacturability

摘要

Today many designers are faced with trying to put more and more components in the same space of previously less dense assemblies. Knowing what the limits are means knowing what questions need to be asked to ensure the finished design will be buildable. There are many facets the designer needs to understand when trying to pack more in less space. They include component packaging, board size, land pattern design, spacing between components and, of course, the manufacturing equipment and process options, including testing. Too often one or more of these items are overlooked, resulting in escalated manufacturing costs or products that must be redesigned before they can be efficiently manufactured.